Well:being - an investment in yourself

Happy June! The theme for this month is wellbeing. I invite you to scroll through this note and see if anything interests you and/or can help you reach your movement and wellness goals. Personal Update June 1 is my birthday! On Sunday, I received the gift of fulfilling and uplifting conversations... Read More

Slow Down to Speed Up

Now that November has arrived, it feels to me that while the year is winding down many of our lives are speeding up. We may have more commitments with year-end tasks and the holiday season approaching. This hustle and bustle can feel invigorating but also fatiguing if we don’t get a break from it... Read More

The Importance of Acceptance

Greetings from a chilly and snowy Calgary! I love Halloween and this turn in the weather is a bit disappointing when I think about all the young trick-or-treaters going out in their snowsuits next Tuesday. One of the gifts of practicing yoga is that we can develop the tools we need to find equan... Read More

New Classes in November!

I hope these first few days of September are going well for you. For many there is a shift into a busier and more structured schedule for the fall. This is true for me as well. But first, I'm taking a vacation! I will be travelling for most of September, which is why my fall teaching schedule beg... Read More

On Sabbatical

A couple of weeks ago I shared my challenges with a Long Covid Crash and that I have been needing to slow down in order to rest and recover. Well, it turns out that I have been forced to slow down even more after testing positive for Covid on Sept. 27. Because of getting sick on top my prior symp... Read More

September Update: Things are Changing

I have some news to share with you about what's been happening with me over the past six weeks or so. I've had what I have learned is called a "Long COVID Crash". My body and mind have given me a clear signal to stop and rest in order to recover. To that end, I cancelled my 6 am weekday classes t... Read More

Turning Away or Turning Towards

I’ve been thinking about twisting poses these days, specifically the idea of turning away or towards something. One cannot happen without the other. I’ve been asking myself whether I even understand what I am turning towards as I turn my back on something? Am I truly turning my back? I don’t thin... Read More

Love & Feel Yourself

I was browsing through Canva for an inspiring social media template and I came across one with the words “love and feel yourself”. It was just the inspiration I was looking for and a way for me to share what’s alive for me these days. Recently, I have not been “feeling myself” in terms of feeling... Read More

5 Tips for getting the most out of your outdoor adventures

The first weekend in August is a long weekend in most Canadian provinces and territories and is welcome news for those who want more time to get outside and enjoy the height of summer. Me included! Whether you hike, bike, paddle or swim, a regular movement routine or yoga practice will go a long ... Read More

Morning Yoga Continues!

Now that we are officially in summer with kids out of school and many people on vacations, there is a different energy in the air. Maybe you feel it, too! When summer arrives, there is a sense of freedom in relaxing some routines. And, freedom can also come from maintaining those practices that h... Read More